there was a dreamland over the rainbow

where kids didn’t have any trouble;

they just peeked down with pity

for eyes that looked hollow.

all souls beneath the shadow

hustled around for the thing and places

they imagined they had known.

all the rain that fell

cried for the sky that fled low.

only one pale smile

went through the rainbow --

it colored my heart

and sparkled away the sorrow.

Now I dare to look at the city

directly from the window.